6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Rongai Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Moshi/Arusha – Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2600m)

After a transfer to Rongai Gate, complete registration and begin trekking through farmland and pine forests. The path gradually climbs until you reach Simba Camp near the First Cave for your first overnight.
• Hiking distance: ~8 km / 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Forest
• Accommodation: Simba Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Simba Camp (2600m) – Kikelewa Camp (3600m)

Today’s hike takes you across moorland terrain with expansive views. You’ll pass Second Cave and continue upward toward Kikelewa Camp, surrounded by giant groundsels and lobelias.
• Hiking distance: ~10 km / 6–7 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kikelewa Camp (3600m) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m)

A short but steep climb leads to Mawenzi Tarn, located beneath the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. This is one of the most scenic campsites on the mountain. Afternoon is free for rest and acclimatization.
• Hiking distance: ~5 km / 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Moorland & alpine desert
• Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mawenzi Tarn (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

You’ll trek across the lunar-like alpine desert, crossing the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Kibo Hut at the base of the summit climb. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
• Hiking distance: ~8 km / 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Kibo Hut (Dormitory-style).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Gillman’s Point (5,681m), then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. After enjoying the sunrise from the Roof of Africa, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short break, then continue to Horombo Hut.
• Hiking distance: ~16 km / 10–14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic zone, alpine desert, moorland
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Dormitory-style).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1843m) – Moshi/Arusha

Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate, where successful climbers receive summit certificates. From here, you’ll be transferred back to Moshi or Arusha.
• Hiking distance: ~20 km / 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Moorland & rainforest
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha (not included, but can be arranged).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.